Robot Chicken jumps the shark

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 10-10-2007, 12:44 AM

I agree that some shows go too far these days. Sometimes I might get a little bugged by a joke or two, you kind of have to learn to blow it off.

Even though South Park makes fun of absolutely everyone, I think they are actually not as mean spirited as other shows like Family Guy. Just something about the way they do it, makes it seem less cruel than some other shows.

**GK Punk** · 10-10-2007, 12:49 AM

South Park's humor seems more Tongue-in-Cheek to me. A lot of the writing and controversial topics are done in a similar manner to old Sitcoms by Norman Lear.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 10-10-2007, 01:12 AM

Actually, watching the Jesus episode has made me retract my statements. This season has had a few duds, but I found myself spewing my dinner around the room harder than usual laughing at this show.

*gobo* · 10-10-2007, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr._Mutant_Man

Even though South Park makes fun of absolutely everyone, I think they are actually not as mean spirited as other shows like Family Guy. Just something about the way they do it, makes it seem less cruel than some other shows.

That's funny... I actually like Family Guy and loathe South Park because it's obvious that FG is a joke, but SP seems to be nothing but demoralizing shock-value (the main ingredient in most of Comedy Central's programming... which is why I'm so concerned over them taking the reigns of Futurama).

~~Toonami Tom~~ · 10-10-2007, 10:18 AM

I understand what you guys are saying, but I think the best way to get back at Robot Chicken is to stop watching them. If enough people do that, their ratings will take a dive and they will get cancelled. If I had it to do over again, I probably wouldn't have posted an angry rant towards Robot Chicken here at the forums. I was just trying to vent.

I guess this just really comes down to 'if you don't like it, change the channel.'

*gobo* · 10-10-2007, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo07

I guess this just really comes down to 'if you don't like it, change the channel.'

Been taking advice from Peter Laird, I see...

Sorry to disappoint you, but I like the show too much to boycot. As far as making fun of religions goes, I doubt that any benevolent higher-power would see a joke at their expense as a hell-worthy tresspass or even worth worrying about.

*Cure* · 10-10-2007, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo07

I understand what you guys are saying, but I think the best way to get back at Robot Chicken is to stop watching them. If enough people do that, their ratings will take a dive and they will get cancelled. If I had it to do over again, I probably wouldn't have posted an angry rant towards Robot Chicken here at the forums. I was just trying to vent.

I guess this just really comes down to 'if you don't like it, change the channel.'

It's one thing to not like the show and not watch it, but wishing it get canceled is pretty selfish. There are folks that like this show, so how would they feel?

*VaughnMichael* · 10-10-2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCure

It's one thing to not like the show and not watch it, but wishing it get canceled is pretty selfish. There are folks that like this show, so how would they feel?

Just like Kyle did in the cartoon wars episodes of south park.

Dinny · 10-10-2007, 01:12 PM

I've never really found Robot Chicken very funny. It reminds me of Shakespearean comedies in as much as they have an amusing premise and expect you to find that hilarious without them actually developing the sketch at all. Naturally there are a couple of exceptions that are funny, but I don't think it's a show worth spending very much time over...

Also Spitfire, you're being very naive if you honestly expect that people are able to control their feelings to such an extent that they don't get offended by anything particularly when it comes to a subject like religion. We're not talking about someone getting offended when they make fun of the TMNT or Star Wars or whatever, but by religion which is a far more deep-rooted part of someone's identity. In many cases it is the most deep-rooted part of someone's identity. Just take a look at the world today and you'll see how passionate people feel about religion...

*Drtooth* · 10-10-2007, 02:18 PM

Listen... these days people are angry at cetrain religious institutions, and they just want to see a reaction from them. That's why there are so many "Jesus jokes" as everyone puts it. it's like bullying (something I'm painfully aware of). If you let it offend you, you let them win. Just a word of advice.

Personally, I like the fact that some people are desensitised to shock. Once you no longer fear getting offended, nothing can control you.

*Spitfire* · 10-10-2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Krang

Why didn't you just say this in the first place instead of insulting him?

I was being a dick about it, I wasn't in a very good mood yesterday. I wanted to offer him advice but a rude remark came along with it.

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Originally Posted by Dinny

Also Spitfire, you're being very naive if you honestly expect that people are able to control their feelings to such an extent that they don't get offended by anything particularly when it comes to a subject like religion. We're not talking about someone getting offended when they make fun of the TMNT or Star Wars or whatever, but by religion which is a far more deep-rooted part of someone's identity. In many cases it is the most deep-rooted part of someone's identity. Just take a look at the world today and you'll see how passionate people feel about religion...

I could honestly give you a very good reason for that but I'm not even going to touch it because my views on religion would most likely offend people.

*Drtooth* · 10-11-2007, 01:28 PM

Personally, I understand why they are making these jokes. This new religious movement has got some people angry at the leaders of said movement. People who use religios beliefs (or reasonable facsimilies thereof) to motivate politics. And then young people turn around and wear "Jesus" is my homeboy shirts, which is just funny in its own right (please note, i am Christian myself).

That said, I wonder why no one ever makes fun of how gangsta rappers who talk about slapping hoes and stuff wear Jesus gold chains. Now that is funny.

10-10-2007, 01:12 AM	#3
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Actually, watching the Jesus episode has made me retract my statements. This season has had a few duds, but I found myself spewing my dinner around the room harder than usual laughing at this show. __________________

10-10-2007, 02:18 PM	#10
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	Listen... these days people are angry at cetrain religious institutions, and they just want to see a reaction from them. That's why there are so many "Jesus jokes" as everyone puts it. it's like bullying (something I'm painfully aware of). If you let it offend you, you let them win. Just a word of advice. Personally, I like the fact that some people are desensitised to shock. Once you no longer fear getting offended, nothing can control you. __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

10-11-2007, 01:28 PM	#12
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	Personally, I understand why they are making these jokes. This new religious movement has got some people angry at the leaders of said movement. People who use religios beliefs (or reasonable facsimilies thereof) to motivate politics. And then young people turn around and wear "Jesus" is my homeboy shirts, which is just funny in its own right (please note, i am Christian myself). That said, I wonder why no one ever makes fun of how gangsta rappers who talk about slapping hoes and stuff wear Jesus gold chains. Now that is funny. __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

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10-10-2007, 12:44 AM	#1
Mr._Mutant_Man Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,340	I agree that some shows go too far these days. Sometimes I might get a little bugged by a joke or two, you kind of have to learn to blow it off. Even though South Park makes fun of absolutely everyone, I think they are actually not as mean spirited as other shows like Family Guy. Just something about the way they do it, makes it seem less cruel than some other shows.

10-10-2007, 12:49 AM	#2
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	South Park's humor seems more Tongue-in-Cheek to me. A lot of the writing and controversial topics are done in a similar manner to old Sitcoms by Norman Lear.

10-10-2007, 10:18 AM	#5
~~Toonami Tom~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,939	I understand what you guys are saying, but I think the best way to get back at Robot Chicken is to stop watching them. If enough people do that, their ratings will take a dive and they will get cancelled. If I had it to do over again, I probably wouldn't have posted an angry rant towards Robot Chicken here at the forums. I was just trying to vent. I guess this just really comes down to 'if you don't like it, change the channel.'

10-10-2007, 01:12 PM	#9
Dinny Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 774	I've never really found Robot Chicken very funny. It reminds me of Shakespearean comedies in as much as they have an amusing premise and expect you to find that hilarious without them actually developing the sketch at all. Naturally there are a couple of exceptions that are funny, but I don't think it's a show worth spending very much time over... Also Spitfire, you're being very naive if you honestly expect that people are able to control their feelings to such an extent that they don't get offended by anything particularly when it comes to a subject like religion. We're not talking about someone getting offended when they make fun of the TMNT or Star Wars or whatever, but by religion which is a far more deep-rooted part of someone's identity. In many cases it is the most deep-rooted part of someone's identity. Just take a look at the world today and you'll see how passionate people feel about religion...